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E-Verify+ Information Sheet for Employers (PDF, 222.98 KB)

The E-Verify+ Information Sheet is designed to:

  1. Simplify Verification: Guide employers on using E-Verify+ for employment eligibility checks.
  2. Facilitate Onboarding: Assist new employees in completing Form I-9.
  3. Clarify Responsibilities: Outline employer actions for managing E-Verify cases.
  4. Define Key Terms: Explain relevant terms for better understanding.
  5. Provide Resources: Offer links for compliance assistance.
Alert Type info

E-Verify+ is currently not available for E-Verify Employer Agents, Web Services or Federal Contractors with the Federal Acquisitions Regulation E-Verify Clause.

E-Verify+ Employer Information Sheet for a Pending Social Security Number or Receipt for a Lost, Stolen or Damaged Document (PDF, 129.2 KB)

This document provides guidance for employers regarding the E-Verify+ process for handling situations where new employees have either applied for a Social Security Number (SSN) but have not yet received it, or present a receipt for a lost, stolen, or damaged document.

Alert Type info

E-Verify+ is currently not available for E-Verify Employer Agents, Web Services or Federal Contractors with the Federal Acquisitions Regulation E-Verify Clause.

E-Verify Records Retention Download Instructions

USCIS annually disposes of E-Verify employer records that are 10 years old or older per the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records retention and disposal schedule (N 1-566-08-7). This reduces security and privacy risks associated with the U.S. government retaining personally identifiable information. 

E-Verify Records Retention and Disposal Fact Sheet

USCIS annually disposes of E-Verify employer records that are 10 years old or older per the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) records retention and disposal schedule (N 1-566-08-7). This reduces security and privacy risks associated with the U.S. government retaining personally identifiable information.

M-274, Handbook for Employers

The guidance in this handbook, in tandem with the Form I-9 instructions, helps employers properly complete Form I-9, which assists in verifying that your employees are authorized to work in the United States. 

Employer Resources

When you hire a new employee, you must verify their identity and employment eligibility using Form I-9. You may be among the nearly 3 million proactive worksites that also use E-Verify to electronically verify Form I-9 information. The checklists, videos, and other English resources on this page will help you understand your responsibilities and make the hiring process easy.

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E-Verify User Manual

This manual provides guidance on E-Verify processes and outlines the rules and responsibilities for employers and E-Verify employer agents enrolled in E-Verify. Users must follow the guidelines set forth in the E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding for Employers (MOU) and the rules and responsibilities outlined in this manual.

M-274's Summary of Changes for Revised

The purpose of this document is to outline significant changes made to the M-274, Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9.

E-Verify User Manual for Corporate Administrators

This manual provides guidance on E-Verify processes and outlines the rules and responsibilities for corporate administrators enrolled in E-Verify. Users must follow the guidelines set forth in the E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding for Employers (MOU) and rules and responsibilities outlined in this manual.